Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$50-$68/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Benefits/Perks
- Careers Advancement Opportunities
- Flexible Scheduling
- Competitive Compensation
Job Summary
We are seeking a qualified and caring Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team! As a Registered Dental Hygienist, you will provide top-notch dental care that makes our clients feel like family. You will screen patients, perform dental cleanings, and assist the dentists with exams and procedures.
The ideal candidate is state-licensed as a Registered Dental Hygienist and has at least two years of experience. If you’re friendly, outgoing, and committed to creating a fantastic dental experience, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients into the treatment area and make them feel comfortable
- Discuss the dental care plan with patients and answer any questions they have
- Prep sterilized equipment and make it available to the dentist for exams and procedures
- Take vital signs and accurately record medical histories
- Perform preliminary exams and collect oral health histories
- Evaluate patients for signs of gum disease, cavities, and infection
- Remove plaque and apply fluoride treatments
- Teach good oral hygiene techniques
- Create dental impressions
- Take x-rays
- Assist dentist during procedures and exams
- Adhere to all health and safety regulations and office policies
Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree from a school certified by the Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Current Dental Hygienist licensure
- At least 1-2 years of experience in dental hygiene
- Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations and all dentistry safety guidelines
- Able to stand for extended periods and bend repeatedly
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$123k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $114k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $104k–$141k | Dental Hygienist median $109k (middle half $97k–$120k)42 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$114k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in New York | 276 active | 5,644 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
Top Dental Hygienist Jobs
22 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
22 jobs · 17 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
19 jobs · 17 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
Dental Hygienist
Independence Dental Services LP · Chicago, Illinois
Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement
Platinum Dental Services · Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Dental Hygienist| $40,000 Tuition Reimbursement
$65-$75/hrDental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement
$60-$70/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- On-site
About Marius V Suditu DDS
Benefits & Perks
Living in Wappingers Falls
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $498k
- Typical market rent
- $2,787/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 24 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.